Quoting: Borocop
Sj probably isint going to want to retain 5+ million for 7 years
Agree, but I wonder what that number would be though. $4 million? $5 million (x 6 years really).
Quoting: flamesfan
That’s horrible there’s no way the sharks are retaining that much
So what then? They wait it out? Best case scenario is the NHL and NHLPA agree on one limited compliance buy-out....which I am guessing they would use on Vlassic.
Quoting: goodfella
Give us PK for EK, no retention. Due to that, you don't need to give any prospects. However, I'm curious what you feel would be good to come with EK to NJ to help even it out. I don't think the Sharks will part with a 1st for the next two years, but perhaps a roster player? Labanc maybe? Interested on your thoughts.
If I'm being honest, I don't see the Sharks trading EK. They gave up a lot to get him and I still think they want to see a full season from him.
I have no idea...this is what I am exploring this. I cannot imagine any team taking Karlsson without at least $3 million retained and some heavy conditions on games played. Say if NJD gave up Subban, Walsh, 2021 2nd pick and got Karlsson at around $7-7.5 million x 6 years and he plays 70 games in 3 of first 4 years, I think they would be happy adding another unprotected 1st rounder. But the deal goes bust for them if he plays only half the time.
Quoting: BroadwayBlueshirts
Really gonna have to overpay to convince the Sharks to retain almost 6 mil for the next 7 years.
I get that, but glass half empty, half full. If Sharks are rebuilding, they'll want to move the salary, which is nearly impossible in this day.
Quoting: Klara
Never would accept from SJ, especially given the increasing change that Karlsson could end up spending a long period of time on LTIR with the rate of injuries he is sustaining.
This possibility lowers the cost for NJD, lowers the return for San Jose though.
Quoting: RawZuccSauce420
Heck naw with that retention
Where is the equilibrium? What number leaves little enough on San Jose's books to move him....and little enough on NJD's (or other teams) books to take him?